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If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior and give myself advice about college I would say, study, study, study. I would tell myself to make sure I study everyday or at least 2-3 times a week. In college you only have a couple of tests a semester, so you need to do well on every test if you want that A. Make sure you know everything they tell you to study because it will be on the test, they aren?t kidding when they say, ?Know everything in the notes.? I would also tell myself to sit close to the front. This allows you to see better and allows you to concentrate easier on what you are being taught. Also, always ask questions if you aren?t sure, even if it sounds like a dumb question. The teachers will answer you, there is no such thing as a stupid question. One last thing I would tell myself is, always go to the review sessions, even if you know what to study or don?t have questions, still go. It will help you out more than you think it will.

Relax, have fun, and make the most of it. Try everything you can get your mitts on, and try to keep a little bit of money put aside for graduation.

I would tell my high school senior self to not wish high school away and enjoy it while it lasts. Don't be so quick to want to cut ties to so many people because you may not find many friends right away in college. Despite feeling like you don't fit in, keep talking to people and sooner or later you'll find people you enjoy being around.

If I was able to go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would assure myself that no matter what, things would work themselves out. There are many roads stretched before you as a high school senior; it can be overwhelming at times. The most important thing is to never lose yourself through it all, remain true to yourself and keep your sights set on whatever it is that motivates you. Stay calm when times are rough and don't allow stress to hinder your judgment. The future lives within you and no one can change that. The future is what you make of it and great things lie ahead no matter what path you take. Above all, remember who you are, what you stand for, and the values you hold close. If you can do this, everything else will just fall into place, piece by wonderful piece.

The advice I would give myself is to not be afraid to befriend new people. I would suggest to join more clubs and get more involved on campus. College is a place to find out who you are. You cannot be afraid to be who you are because if you do not accept youself, then you cannot expect others to accept you either. Fellow freshmen are in the same position you and the upper classmen were once in your position as well, so you cannot be scared to talk to others and express your thoughts and feelings.

I would tell a high school senior to look at the availability of financial aid because you do not want to be in debt when you graduate. Also, look at how career-focused a college/university is because that will help you with your future and I would encourage them to get an internship for experience. Make sure you like the size of the school and classes and get the attention you need from professors because they are there to guide you and you do not want to feel like you are just a number in the system.

I would tell myself to take more time and research schools. Think of what kind of college experience I truly want and only apply/consider those schools. Realize the greatest memories come from undergrad so make sure I choose a school that will give me the kind of memories I want.

Hola Julian. How's life going? Well I want to let you know that you should do well this year, senior year. I know you're having too much fun with Dan but you need to cut him loose. You two aren't even friends anymore. You should pay more attention to your classes and to finding some "real" friends. You will find a ton of those at Albright. Believe it or not you will be friends with a lot of people so don't sweat it. Just remember to do well grade wise. It's very easy to slip up on college. There is no one forcing you to do anything. Just don't worry about being Mr. Popular and finding a girl. They will come with time but your grades are now. I don't want to hold you up go have fun, be safe and you'll be fine. Be Good! Julian

If I was able to go back in time to my senior year in highschool to give myself advice to transitioning to college, I would tell myself that I need to remember to relax. During my senior year I started getting extremely intense about my studying and grades, and dropped a lot of the social aspect out of my life. This was in preparation for what I thought I would have to do in college. So this trend continued in college and I have not yet let myself go out and just have fun. Every minute of every day is scheduled to include maximum studying time. The best advice I could go back and give myself is to remember to always have fun and to balance that with school, and not to let school take over my life.

My first piece of advice would definitely be to weigh the options and all factors that are involved with college. Many eople assume that college is just about the academics. But, class size, the size of the campus, extra-curricular activities, meal plans, housing, meal plans, and financial aid (if necessary) are just a few things that need to be added into the equation. I think being comfortable at the school is important too; being at a school where a student can not have fun, and unwind after all the stress rom academics is, put simply, not fun. Not having any outlets can make the student just as stressed, sometimes even more, than the actual academics. Its important to understand that this decision is one of the most important decisions that a student will ever make, and to take it seriously. Everything needs to be thought (hard) about, rationed out, and the best decision will surely come out of that.

Choosing the right college or university to attend is an important decision and therefore involves doing your research. When choosing a college that best fits you as an individual it is important to consider the size, population, location, and learning environment of the schools that you are considering. Make sure you figure out whether you prefer a large campus with a large population of students or a smaller campus with a smaller population. Also make sure you choose a school that is in a suitable location where you will feel comfortable living for the next four years of your life. Once you have figured these things out take into consideration student/professor ratio, extra-curricular activites, and sports. With these things in mind you should have a pretty good idea on the school that is best for you.

For finding the right college, I would recommend that students actually take a good look at the school they're applying to. Visit the campus. Take a tour. Talk with some of the students there. If you're going to be interviewed by someone in the school administration, financial aid, maybe, prepare for the interview beforehand so you're able to give clear, well thought out answers (yes, even if you're great at improvising). Look through the application. See what the social life on campus is like. Are there many opportunities to study abroad? Basically, know the school inside and out before you start attending. Once you're at college, and especially if you're attending a liberal-arts college (as it's one of the graduation requirements), take a few courses that aren't required for your major...that are in a completely different field FROM your major, in fact. Who knows, you might be surprised.

Students should keep a few things in mind when they are looking for the place to further their education, prepare for a career and most likely to call their home for the next two to five years. Make sure you apply to both large and small schools. This is important because you may think small campus are narrow-minded and expensive or that large schools are too spread out, but some schools have a personality that will surprise you when you visit yet feel like it is the right size. Make sure to visit and sit in on a few different classes so that you know what to expect as far as class size, teaching styles, note-taking, etc; your first experience in a college classroom can be a little scary. Learn the ins and outs of the housing situation, meal plans and public safety issues on each campus and be prepared to ask questions. Once a freshman, make sure you familiarize yourself with your campus all of its resources. A good, diverse social network, whether large or small is crucial to your success and health, to help you learn who you are and to develop and strengthen that person.

Make sure to visit the colleges you are considering, and, if possible, do an overnight visit. It gives you a much clearer viewer of life on campus. And always ask questions!!!!

relax, its all easy

My best advice in choosing a college is to know exactly what you want in each aspect of the school. You should base your decision on the size of the school you want, the majors they offer, the social life, academic support, and definitely the financial aid that's offered. Especially if money is an issue, you should make sure to talk to someone in financial aid before choosing a school. I also strongly suggest going on a tour of every school that you may have the slightest interest in, because you will be surprised about how different a school is compared to what you expected. Once you choose a school and enroll yourself, definitely make sure to check out the social activities that go on at your school and get yourself involved immediately. This gives you a greater chance of eventually holding leadership positions, which is one of the most rewarding aspects of college life.

My advice is to take your time to visit each school and after each visit write a few things down you really liked about the school and some you didn't like. Also if you get a chance take a couple pictures or grab several brochures and file them away with your pros and cons. At the end of your college visits, pull all the info out and eliminate the ones you know you don't want. Then while you are sitting there pondering over the colleges you absolutely loved think about three things, one will I be happy at this school based on who I saw when I visited and how friendly the campus staff and students were?, two does this school have the absolute best program for what I am interested doing career wise?, and lastly, is this a school where I can be myself and be proud of who I am and be known on campus or will I just be a number in a large crowd? Once you figure who you are and who you want to be your hopes and dreams will fall right into place..... :)

I suppose the only real advice I could give to students and their parents for finding the right college is to shop around. Whatever your interests are, find a college with most of your likes, as well as similar morals and values. Visiting the campus and seeing how students interact with each other, as well as getting a feel of how classes are is another excellent way to help find where you belong. As for making the most out of your college experience, pick one, two, or three organizations you really like and join. Do not try to join every single one you like-- it is painful and stressful, trust me. Also, go with your instincts: if a place doesn't feel right it probably isn't for you, whereas if you feel like "this is it" then try it out! You will never truly know until you try: "the difference between try and triumph is a little umph" (I wish I remembered who said that). Most importantly, just be yourself. You are the world's greatest gift if you are simply and truly you. So be you and grow as an individual, and may your college experience be amazing!

When you visit a school, you need to feel at home. It has to be the right atmosphere for what you're looking for. You need to take a tour, have an interview with an admissions counselor, spend the night on-campus with a student, visit classes, talk to professors from the department of your interest and make sure it all fits for you. There is no exact formula to find a college. As you look, each student is going to tell you why they loved their school, and it is your job to analyze that response. Not every school is going to "fit" every student that comes to visit it. Sit back, take a deep breath and follow your heart, because the fact of the matter is, if your heart is not there, it will be very difficult for you to put your money forward to that institution to pay for your education. Most important thing to remember, ask the questions that you want answered; don't be afraid to ask!

Schedule a personal tour with the admissions staff, take a day off of work and school, and travel to the college as a family. You will experience an excellent tour without having 20 other people sauntering along with you on open house days. Come prepared with a list of questions regarding financial aid, housing, dining, and extracurriculars. Many of those questions will get crossed off during the tour, but be sure to cross the rest off before you leave campus! Don't be shy about your questions because you or your child could very well attend that school for the next four years. Oh, and quick tip, when financial award packages have been awarded and you have taken a seat in the incoming class, be sure to stop by the financial aid office within the first few weeks and ask VERY politely if there happens to be any floating financial aid from the students who dropped out. Students, you just might get lucky. If not, don't be afraid to take out loans. 99.9{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of people take out loans. Work your butt off and get a great job and pay them off! Now enjoy your four years!